Oreck Quest Pro Canister FC1000 User manual

Quest Pro Canister
FC1000
Important!
Read this manual
carefully, and
keep for future
reference.
User’s
Guide
®

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Thank You for purchasing an Oreck Quest™Pro Canister! This
state of the art vacuum cleaner will help you have a healthier
clean home.
At Oreck we understand that our customers are unique
and expect superior service. To meet your needs, we
offer different customer service options to work with
your lifestyle and preferences.
Welcome to our Call. Click. Visit. customer service program.
To speak with an Oreck representative call:
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USA: 1•800•989•3535
Canada: 1•888•676•7325
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and click on “Locate A Store” in the top banner.
Visit any of our Oreck Clean Home Centers.
To nd the nearest location, please call
888•oreck store (1•888•673•2578).

Contents
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
General Warnings ........................1
Operation Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Environment Warnings ....................2
Thermal Protector........................3
Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Assembly.................................5
Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
ON/OFF Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Check Bag Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Variable Suction Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Connect Hose, Wand & Nozzle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Dirt Sensor .............................8
Power Nozzle Handle Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Floor Surface Selector .....................8
Brushroll . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Carpet Height Adjustment & Indicator. . . . . . . . . . . 9
Cleaning Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Attaching Tools......................... 10
Cleaning Stairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Check Bag Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Filter Bag ............................. 13
Motor & Exhaust Filters................... 14
Replace Brushroll Belt .................... 15
Replace Brushroll ....................... 18
Replace Headlight ....................... 19
Clearing Blockage ....................... 19
Troubleshooting ........................... 21
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

1
Safety
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
!
General Warnings
Read all instructions before using this vacuum cleaner
When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should
always be followed, including the following:
WARNING! To reduce the risk of re, electric shock, or injury:
• The vacuum is intended for household use only.
• Use the vacuum only as described in this manual.
• Use only manufacturer’s recommended attachments.
Operation
• This appliance has powerful suction capability. Do not allow
it to be used as a toy and always maintain close attention
when used near children.
• Loose clothing, jewelry and long hair may become entangled
in the suction of the vacuum and cause personal injury.
Always keep loose clothing, jewelry, ngers and all parts of
body away from openings.
• Use of the vacuum with an opening blocked may reduce air-
ow. Keep all openings free of dust, lint, hair etc. Ensure the
lter bag assembly is in place before use.
• Improper handling of the power cord may result in wiring,
connection damage and potential sparking or shock. Always
follow these instructions when handling the power cord:
• Do not pull or carry the vacuum by the cord
• Do not use the cord as a handle
• Do not unplug the vacuum by pulling on the cord
• Do not close a door on the cord
• Do not pull the cord around sharp edges or corners
• Keep the cord away from heated surfaces
• Do not run the vacuum or other appliance over
the cord
CAUTION!

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Note: A polarized plug has one
rounded prong and one straight
prong. The rounded end goes
into the longest socket slot.
• A damaged cord or plug may cause a spark, shock and re.
Always grasp the plug, not the cord, when unplugging the
vacuum. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced
by the manufacturer or its service agent or similarly qualied
person in order to avoid a hazard.
• Always check the cord and plug before use. If appliance is
not working as it should, has been dropped, damaged, left
outdoors, or dropped into water, return it to a service center
or call customer service at: U.S.: 1-800-989-3535 Canada:
1-888-676-7325.
• Do not use the vacuum without a motor protection lter
installed.
• If abnormal noise, smell, smoke, breakage or other failure
occurs during operation, you should turn off the switch and
unplug it. Then contact customer service for repair. Do not
attempt to repair it yourself.
• Unplugging the vacuum while the controls are ON may
cause sparking and re. Turn OFF all controls before
unplugging. Do not leave appliance unattended when
plugged in. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before
servicing.
Environment
• Use of the vacuum outdoors or on wet surfaces may result in
damage to the appliance and void the warranty. Do not use
outdoors or on wet surfaces.
• Using the vacuum with wet hands and on wet surfaces may
result in unexpected shock, slippage and personal injury.
Do not handle the plug or appliance with wet hands or on
wet surfaces.
• Use of the vacuum in an enclosed space containing
ammable, explosive materials or toxic vapors may result in
an unexpected spark or re. Do not use the vacuum in such
WARNING!
!
Rounded Prong

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an enclosed space. Always check exposed wiring and wire
connections before use.
• Vacuuming burning or smoking objects, ammable or
combustible liquids and toxic material may result in a re
and personal injury. Do not vacuum burning or smoking
objects, ammable or combustible liquids.
• Use of the vacuum on stairs may cause imbalance, slippage
or tumbling. Always check your balance and ensure your
footing when cleaning on stairs.
IMPORTANT
An internal thermal protector has been used in your vacuum
to prevent overheating if a large item or clog gets caught in the
nozzle or at the opening of the bag.
When the blockage is not removed, the thermal protector
will trip and vacuum will stop running.
If this happens, turn the vacuum OFF and disconnect vacuum
from electrical outlet. Then disconnect nozzle and remove
obstruction. Within 30 minutes the thermal protector will cool
and automatically reset. If vacuum does not operate, allow
additional time for thermal protector to reset.
Note: The canister must remain unplugged during the 30 min-
ute cooling period.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS

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Parts
16. Bag Dock
17. Motor Filter Grill
18. Motor Filter
19. Hepa Media Filter
20. Crevice Tool
21. Combination Tool
22. Tool Lid Latch
23. Bag Lid Latch
24. Nozzle Release Latch
25. Overload Protector Reset
26. Carpet Height Indicator
27. Dirt Sensor
28. Carpet Height Adjustment
29. Handle Position Release
30. Hard Floor Tool
1. Intake
2. Top Cover
3. Variable Suction Control
4. Bag Full Indicator
5. Cordwinder Pedal
6. Power Cord
7. Power ON/OFF Pedal
8. Carrying Handle
9. Handle with Hose
10. Telescopic Wand
11. Wand Release Latch
12. Carpet & Floor Power Nozzle
13. Brushroll ON/OFF switch
14. Headlight
15. Disposable Filter Bag
Product Components
& Accessories
5
7
6
22
1
2
4
3
8
9
10
11
12
14
13
17
18
19
15
16
23
20
21
24
Nozzle Top View
27
25 26
28
13
29
30

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Assembling the Oreck Quest™Pro Canister
1. Connect hose by rmly inserting end of hose into canister
intake opening.
2. Firmly press handle nozzle into telescopic wand until it
locks in place.
3. Insert telescopic wand into power nozzle until button locks.
4. Extend telescopic wand by holding telescopic wand length
adjustment and pulling power handle.
Note: Accessory tools can be used with the telescopic wand
or handle alone.
Assembly
1
2
3
4

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Use
ON/OFF Switch
•After assembling vacuum, plug the cord into an
electrical outlet. Turn the vacuum ON by pressing the
ON/OFF pedal (A). To turn vacuum OFF press the
pedal again.
NOTE: The Cord Winder Pedal (B) is on the other side.
Check Bag Indicator
•When the indicator light comes on, open the canister
and check the lter bag. See page 13 for details and
instructions on how to replace a lter bag.
Variable Suction Control
• The variable suction control (D) is located on the top
rear of the canister.
• Push the (–) button to reduce suction and to clean lightly
soiled areas or delicate fabrics. Push the (+) button for
maximum cleaning power in heavily soiled areas.

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Use
Connect Hose
•With hose toward rear of the vacuum, push hose
connector into opening in the bag lid.
Note: The exible hose contains electrical wires for
connection to the power nozzle and should not be used
if damaged. The wires should not be visible through
the outer skin.
Connect Hose Handle to Wand
•Attach the hose to the telescopic wand by pushing the
handle (E) down into wand until the Handle Release
button (F) locks the handle into place.
Connect Wand to Nozzle
• Attach the wand to power nozzle by tting the button
on the wand (G) into nozzle connector opening (H).
Be sure nozzle is locked in place.
• To release, press down on the wand release pedal (I)
and remove the wand.